βολεύω
Wordform Details
Translation: to suitto be convenientto manageto get by
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
first-personsingularpresentIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: βολεύω
Translation: to suit; to be convenient; to arrange; to settle; to make do; to manage (verb)
Etymology: From ancient Greek βάλλω (ballo) meaning 'to throw' or 'to place', through the medieval Greek βολή (bole) meaning 'a throw' or 'placement'. The modern sense evolved to mean 'to place in a suitable position' and hence 'to suit' or 'to be convenient'. The connection to English 'ball' (from the same Indo-European root) helps remember the core concept of 'placing' or 'positioning' something appropriately.
Mnemonics
- Think 'bowl' - when something fits nicely in a bowl, it's well-arranged and suitable
- Remember 'volleyball' - players arrange themselves in positions that suit the game
Example Wordforms
Cultural Context
Very commonly used in everyday Greek to express convenience, suitability, or making arrangements work. Often used when discussing practical solutions or when something 'works out' in a satisfactory way. Frequently heard in the phrase 'με βολεύει' (it suits me).
Easily Confused With
Explanation: βολεύω means to suit or be convenient, while βοηθώ means to help or assist
Confused word:
Μπορείς να με βοηθήσεις;
Can you help me?
Notes: Both start with β and relate to making things better, but βολεύω is about convenience while βοηθώ is about assistance
Mnemonic: βολεύω has 'ολ' like 'bowl' (arranging), βοηθώ has 'οη' like 'oh!' (calling for help)